US President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (right), speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) WASHINGTON, United States — Contraction? What contraction? As far as US President Donald Trump and his cabinet were concerned on Wednesday all was well with the economy — and with everything else too. News that the US economy unexpectedly shrank amid the chaos of Trump’s tariffs did not stop his top team from heaping praise on…
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A tattoo shop in Ohio helps trauma and abuse survivors reclaim their bodies by transforming scars into beautiful tattooed art STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Scars are part of life. Many people have them, and they can be a reminder of whatever you did to get the scar. So a tattoo shop in Amherst, Ohio, uses body art that works with those marks from the past. Ideastream Public Media’s J. Nungesser reports. And we should advise you there are references to self-harm and suicide here. (SOUNDBITE OF TATTOO MACHINE BUZZING) ANGELIQUE AGNEW: We’re looking at quite a bit of scar tissue to…
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I’ve never had to build a shift schedule, approve PTO, or chase someone down because they forgot to clock in.
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It’s a quick transition for WNBA rookies. One day, you’re playing in the NCAA tournament with your college team, and a week or two later, you’re drafted and officially a professional basketball player. A week after that, you’re in training camp for your rookie WNBA season. In just a month’s time, you’ve finished college, started your career, and your life has done a complete 180-degree turn. Due to that, it’s completely reasonable for a rookie to be taking it all in at training camp. They have been thrown into a completely new system with new coaches and new teammates, now…
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Financial clarity is one of the strongest advantages a company can have.
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Image by Alexander Mils For many adult children, watching their parents age comes with a unique set of emotional and financial challenges. One of the biggest questions that arises is whether or not you should be saving for your parent’s retirement. It’s a complex issue—one wrapped in love, guilt, loyalty, and practicality. Maybe your parents didn’t save enough. Maybe they experienced financial setbacks or health issues that derailed their plans. Or maybe they’ve always expected you to step in when the time came. Whatever the reason, it’s becoming increasingly common for adults to wonder if they should factor their parents’…
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Samsung Electronics Co SSNLF reported first-quarter revenue growth of 10% year-on-year to 79.1 trillion Korean won ($55.5 billion) Wednesday. Revenue growth marked an all-time quarterly high, driven by strong sales of flagship Galaxy S25 smartphones and high-value-added products. Operating profit was 6.7 trillion Korean won ($17.62 billion), up from 6.6 Korean won a year ago, despite headwinds for the DS Division. Also Read: Samsung’s China Chip Pivot Gains Steam With 54% Export Surge Amid US Market Struggles The DS Division (encompassing Memory and S.LSI / Foundry) posted revenue of 25.1 trillion Korean won (versus 23.1 trillion Korean won Y/Y). The…
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You have been crushing our 8 week Spring Slim Down Challenge! We can’t believe how fast this challenge went by! As the challenge comes to an end this Sunday May 4th, you might be wondering what to do next or how do I not lose this momentum? I have just the tips you need to stay on track and hit those goals! Plus, a BRAND NEW challenge, details at the end!! 1. Set New Goals After completing the Spring Slim Down challenge, take some time to reflect on your achievements and set new goals for yourself. Whether it’s improving your…
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Satellite image taken at 7:10 a.m. on May 1, 2025. — Photo from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration MANILA, Philippines — One or two tropical cyclones may form within the Philippine area of responsibility in May. This was according to the state weather bureau on Thursday. Benison Estareja, weather specialist of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), said this in a public forecast where he presented the tropical cyclone climatological track for the month. READ: Pagasa: Rains in Cebu expected this weekend due to LPA, ITCZ “We will still expect the increasing chance of typhoons…
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As part of Cisco’s “Plan for Possible,” our environmental sustainability strategy, I often emphasize the importance of resilient ecosystems. An essential aspect of resilient ecosystems is ensuring communities have the skills, tools, and resources to support the development and deployment of clean energy. Energy resilience is not solely about infrastructure; it’s fundamentally about people. Communities can benefit from clean energy solutions, such as microgrids and solar storage, but a skilled workforce and innovative technologies are needed to sustain these initiatives. Many sectors, including manufacturing, technology, and construction, need talent that can help improve efficiency, reduce usage of raw materials, minimize…